GitLab · 5 days ago
Salesforce Admin/Release Engineer, CRM Systems
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expGitLab is an open-core software company that develops a comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform used by over 100,000 organizations. The Salesforce Release Engineer/Admin will bridge modern development practices with reliable Salesforce operations, managing deployment pipelines and ensuring the stability of the Salesforce ecosystem while enabling rapid releases.
Cloud SecurityDeveloper ToolsDevOpsOpen SourceSaaS
Responsibilities
Manage Salesforce release cycles across Development, Sandbox, UAT, and Production environments, ensuring reliable, low-risk deployments
Coordinate and execute deployments of metadata and configurations, including Apex, Lightning components, flows, and integrations, using tools such as Salesforce DX, Copado, Gearset, or similar platforms
Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines and automated testing approaches for Salesforce to improve release quality, speed, and consistency
Configure and maintain Salesforce features such as custom objects, fields, validation rules, automation, and security settings to meet evolving business needs
Oversee sandbox strategy, including refresh schedules, data seeding, and environment alignment, to support ongoing development, testing, and user acceptance
Execute data imports, exports, and mass updates using Data Loader and related tools, while maintaining data quality and integrity across environments
Monitor Salesforce system performance and release health, troubleshoot issues, and drive root cause analysis and remediation for deployment and configuration problems
Partner closely with Enterprise Applications and cross-functional stakeholders to plan, communicate, and validate releases, including impact analysis, rollback plans, and post-deployment reviews
Qualification
Required
4 to 5 years of Salesforce administration experience with deep platform configuration and user management expertise
Hands-on release management experience using Salesforce deployment tools such as Salesforce DX, Change Sets, Copado, or Gearset
Strong understanding of DevOps practices for Salesforce, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, and multi-environment release strategies
Proven experience managing coordinated release cycles across Development, Sandbox, UAT, and Production orgs, including impact analysis and rollback planning
Proficiency with Salesforce data management tools (for example, Data Loader) for imports, exports, data quality maintenance, and mass updates
Practical knowledge of Git or similar version control systems, including common branching and merge workflows for Salesforce metadata
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a distributed, remote environment
Self-motivated and organized, with a process-oriented mindset and a commitment to GitLab's values, inclusive culture, and continuous improvement
Benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental leave
Home office support
Company
GitLab
GitLab is a web-based Git repository manager that offers a variety of features for software development teams.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$413.5MKey Investors
Goldman Sachs,ICONIQ GrowthICONIQ GrowthGoogle Ventures
2021-10-14IPO
2019-09-17Series E· $268M
2018-09-19Series D· $100M
Leadership Team
Bill Staples
Chief Executive Officer
Sytse Sijbrandij
Co-founder and Executive Chair
Recent News
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